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MedTech Frontiers had their largest turnout yet when Shannon Clark spoke about Human Factors. See the full presentation here!

Background:

February 3, 2016 was an important date in the history of medical device usability. On this day, the FDA issued the guidance, “Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices,” which emphasized the importance of designing usable medical devices. The guidance outlines the FDA’s recommended process for developing usable medical devices.

Shannon Clark’s talk will describe what “Human Factors” means to the FDA, why Human Factors has become such a popular topic in the field of medical device development, and what usability engineering process needs to be followed when developing new medical devices. Shannon will share her experience conducting usability testing for medical devices, and she will discuss how to identify and assess use-related risks for medical devices.